Finals Review - Context Clues 1

What is a context clue?

• Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words

• Clues that readers use to figure out the setting

• Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names

• Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

• walked

• ran

• relaxed

• sweated

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

• happily

• dangerously

• gracefully

• hopefully

We often travel to New England in autumn to see the bright colours of the foliage.

• buildings

• trees

• mountains

• leaves

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

• serious

• fearful

• social

• lively

The impudent boy was assigned a detention for his inappropriate behavior that occured during the guest speaker' presentation.

• silly

• young

• rude

• unhappy

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

• fun

• cloudy

• gloomy

• busy

Conner's constant prevaricating caused most of his teachers not to believe him.

• lying

• crying

• being late

• talking

The teacher was appalled by the honey covered homework the student turned in.

• pleased

• surprised

• frustrated

• disgusted

Since Amanda deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.

• advanced

• cancelled

• delayed

• expedited